Monday, December 05, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
A letter on art
I like the process of making art., but i'm unsure of the goal.
when i was younger i fantasized about a 'Great Art' that could communicate "the same message equally to all people.'
The aim was always truth, beauty and justice.
Somewhere along the way i learned that art could be a dialog rather than an icon.
So I tend towards the subjective.
Much of the work that i did in my youth was lost or stolen. some things were simply abandoned because i had no place for them. Other times i convinced myself that the work lacked merit and discarded it only to turn around and see happy scavengers driving off with large oil paintings.
I often paint eyes and faces, even when i try to avoid objective representation. I also tend to see faces and figures in tree bark, clouds and dust on the floor. I'm told that our brains are wired to recognise faces as that trait has 'adaptive signifigance.'
I still ponder the notion of 'objective art.' often i find this in religious work.
I do find your photos particularly clear. they seem to point to recognisable truth beauty and even justice, (the crumbling face of F. Marcos?)
You also offer lucid descriptions of the subject and the circumstances.
Generally I believe that 'art' does several important things:
1) It awakens a great (or small) question and brings us closer to our natural curiosity.
2) It shows us things as they are, from documentary work to intricate spiritual diagrams, art trys to show the world as it is,
3) art always has a mark of humanity. It extends a 'Hand of Kindness' across oceans and centuries offering some kinship with the creator.
At sun set once i looked down the brick street that ran through that part of town. Some of the bricks had the name of the manufacturer, "Augusta Block," embossed on the surface. the other bricks were smooth but the glint of the fading light showd another feature on the smoth faces. each brick had four shallow dimples near one side. As i reached down to touch them, I realized that they were fingerprints left by the person who handled the bricks while they were still wet. The same red paving ran in all directions. churches were made of these bricks, stores and appartment houses, in nearly every city where i've ever lived.
Most days i would not have noticed these marks, It was just the sun on that particular day, in that particular place. I wish that i had a camera, but i don't know what exposure would reveal those prints and their signifigance to me at the time.
-bill
when i was younger i fantasized about a 'Great Art' that could communicate "the same message equally to all people.'
The aim was always truth, beauty and justice.
Somewhere along the way i learned that art could be a dialog rather than an icon.
So I tend towards the subjective.
Much of the work that i did in my youth was lost or stolen. some things were simply abandoned because i had no place for them. Other times i convinced myself that the work lacked merit and discarded it only to turn around and see happy scavengers driving off with large oil paintings.
I often paint eyes and faces, even when i try to avoid objective representation. I also tend to see faces and figures in tree bark, clouds and dust on the floor. I'm told that our brains are wired to recognise faces as that trait has 'adaptive signifigance.'
I still ponder the notion of 'objective art.' often i find this in religious work.
I do find your photos particularly clear. they seem to point to recognisable truth beauty and even justice, (the crumbling face of F. Marcos?)
You also offer lucid descriptions of the subject and the circumstances.
Generally I believe that 'art' does several important things:
1) It awakens a great (or small) question and brings us closer to our natural curiosity.
2) It shows us things as they are, from documentary work to intricate spiritual diagrams, art trys to show the world as it is,
3) art always has a mark of humanity. It extends a 'Hand of Kindness' across oceans and centuries offering some kinship with the creator.
At sun set once i looked down the brick street that ran through that part of town. Some of the bricks had the name of the manufacturer, "Augusta Block," embossed on the surface. the other bricks were smooth but the glint of the fading light showd another feature on the smoth faces. each brick had four shallow dimples near one side. As i reached down to touch them, I realized that they were fingerprints left by the person who handled the bricks while they were still wet. The same red paving ran in all directions. churches were made of these bricks, stores and appartment houses, in nearly every city where i've ever lived.
Most days i would not have noticed these marks, It was just the sun on that particular day, in that particular place. I wish that i had a camera, but i don't know what exposure would reveal those prints and their signifigance to me at the time.
-bill
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
The Salvation Army National Headquarters: "A $100 donation to The Salvation Army will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household clean-up kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies"
Katrina Volunteer & Housing Opportunities
Katrina Volunteer & Housing Opportunities: "HOUSING Opportunities "There is still a need for housing and refuge for victims of Katrina.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
Think Twice
I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right
Goodby is too good a word
Direct Connect
Any Survivor Will hook you up with individuals who need help. You can send direct care packages through them.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Check your local 'Craig's List' for Katrina Relief
Craigs list is proving to be a big help
Check out the discussion forums for areas affected. You will be able to hook up with some one who needs something
Check out the discussion forums for areas affected. You will be able to hook up with some one who needs something
Distribution Centers.
Currently Organizatioaly minded indivuduals are needed to Set up Distribution centers for stuff that has been donated.
This was a problem last year after storms swept through Florida.
This was a problem last year after storms swept through Florida.
Freedom corpse
This Office was set up by the White House you can sign up to volunteer, contribute cash or supplies.
Especially good for listing volunteer opportunities.
Not that people are very trusting of the White House these Days
Direct Relief
Direct relief Has a Blog on there page detailing the progress of various projects. They are working closley with community health centers and free clinics through out the region effected by Katrina.
Relief agencies
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/
http://www.dropcash.com/campaign/hurricanerelief/liberal_blogs_for_hurricane_relief
http://mandatemedia.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/hurricane1.gif
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
National Weather Service: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/graphicsversion/bigmain.html
Hydrologic Information Center (river flooding): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hic/index.html
Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov/
Louisiana Homeland Security: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/
City of New Orleans: http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx
Louisiana Governor's Office: http://www.gov.state.la.us/
Relief Organizations:
Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW or https://http://www.redcross.org/
Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/
United Methodist Committee on Relief: 1-800-554-8583 or http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/hurricanes/2005/
Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
FEMA Charity tips: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/
Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.la-spca.org/
American Red Cross: 800-HELP-NOW or http://www.redcross.org
BankAtlantic's 78 stores are collecting donations for the American Red Cross. Participants can donate at the teller line or through the Totally Free Change Exchange machines and assist those in need.
Broward County: Broward County Call Center is providing information to those who wish to donate, 954-831-4000 or visit the county website at www.broward.org.
Catholic Charities: 800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
City of Hollywood: Hollywood has established a disaster relief fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Employees and citizens who wish to donate money may make checks payable to ''City of Hollywood Emergency Relief.'' All donations will be given to the American Red Cross. Donors can mail their check to: City of Hollywood Emergency Relief Fund, PO Box 229045, Hollywood, FL 33022. Donors may also drop off their checks at Hollywood City Hall, Office of Community and Public Relations, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33022
Hollywood MDA Boot Drive: A portion of the money raised during the annual Labor Day weekend MDA Boot Drive will be donated to Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief.
Hollywood Firefighters will be at the following locations today, Sunday, and Monday:
• Sheridan Street and A1A, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Hollywood Boulevard and 441, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Stirling Road at Oakwood Plaza, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Publix at 50th and Sheridan Street, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Stirling Road at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Salvation Army: 800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmyusa.org. Checks can be mailed to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief, PO Box 270848, Tampa, FL 33688-0848 or local office, PO Box 350370, Miami, FL 33135-0370.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation: 1-305-576-4000 or http://www.jewishmiami.org/pledge.cfm
The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald and the United Way of Miami-Dade have activated Operation Helping Hands to help Gulf hurricane victims: 800-226-3320 or http://www.iwant2help.org
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, a nonprofit organization, is collecting funds: 305-597-4404 or http://www.cbs4.com and follow link for Neighbors 4 Neighbors website. Checks can be written to Neighbors 4 Neighbors and mailed to: WFOR-TV, CBS4, 8900 NW 18th Terrace, Miami, FL 33172. Donors can designate victims in Gulf Coast or South Florida.
Palmetto Bay at Village Hall, 8950 SW 152nd St. For more information call: 305-259-1234.
Pinecrest at Village Hall, 12645 Pinecrest Pkwy. Pinecrest officials also are encouraging people to donate online at the following website: http://www.networkforgood.org/ topics/animal_envi
ron/hurricanes/
United Way of Broward County: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, United Way of Broward County, Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
TO DONATE FOOD, WATER, SUPPLIES:
Adrian's Hair Center, 1920 E. Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, is a designated drop-off location for people who want to donate items to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations of new items, underwear, personal hygiene and non-perishable food will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 954-396-3700.
American Muslim Association of North America: 305-898-9314 or http://www.al-almana.org
Aventura, Biscayne Corridor, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka and North Dade Regional Chambers of Commerce: Collection center 1300 NW 167th St., Suite 1, Miami Gardens. Call 305-690-9123.
Food for the Poor: Accepting donations and hygiene kits; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays at 500 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach; for details, 888-505-7400 or www.foodforthepoor.org.
Hallandale Beach: Accepting any non-perishable foods and supplies at Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE First Ave., the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave., Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue's main station, 121 SW Third St., and the city's police department, 400 S. Federal Hwy.
Hollywood: The Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a food drive beginning next week. Donations can be dropped off at the Millennium Mall at the corner of U.S. 441 and Hollywood Boulevard. Additionally, volunteers will be needed to assist in packing the donated items for transport to the affected areas. If people wish to assist with the packing, they are asked to call Bill Sherwood at 954-922-4482.
State Sen. Mandy Dawson, D-Fort Lauderdale, and the Fort Lauderdale NAACP Youth Council will collect nonperishable goods and other items for victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana at 3 p.m. today at the Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Several items are needed including money, bottled water, blankets and sheets, pillows, toiletries and more. The event wraps up at 5 p.m. Dawson's office will pay for gas for anyone willing to lend their trucks to carry these items to Louisiana. Call 754-366-3735 or 954-347-0138 for information.
United Way of Broward County: For information on donating food or running a food drive, please call 954-462-4850. Donations can be sent to: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, United Way of Broward County, Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Other Agencies/collection points (monetary donations only):
Christian Contractors Association: 800-278-7703, 2009 S. Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604. On the web at www.ccaministry.org. Church World Service, 1-800-297-1516, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. On the Web at www.church worldservice.org.
Convoy of Hope: 800-988-0664 or 417-823-8998, 330 S. Patter son, Springfield, MO 65802. On the Web at www.convoy ofhope.org.
Emergency Animal Rescue Services (the disaster rescue program of United Animal Nations): 916-429-2457, P.O. Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818. On the Web at www.uan.org.
Episcopal Relief and Development/U.S. Hurricane Relief Fund: 800-334-7626, ext. 5129, P.O. Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101-5043. On the Web at www.er-d.org.
Florida Baptist Convention: 800-226-8584, Attention: Baptist Men's Department, Hurricane Disaster Relief, 1230 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Florida Conference United Church of Christ: 407-835-7501, 924 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 250, Orlando, FL 32803.
Florida Marlins: Collecting for South Florida Red Cross; Dolphins Stadium during games against the New York Mets (today-Sunday); www.floridamarlins.com.
John the Baker Italian restaurant: 12592 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-431-4315.
Las Olas Labor Day Art Fair: Donations to benefit American Red Cross; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Las Olas Boulevard between Southeast Sixth and 11th avenues, Fort Lauderdale.
Lowe's: Monetary donations collected at all stores for American Red Cross.
Lutheran Disaster Response: 800-638-3522, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631. On the Web at www.elca.org.
Mennonite Disaster Service: 717-859-2210, 1018 Main St., Akron, PA 17501. On the Web at www.mds.
mennonite.net.
Pembroke Pines: Make checks payable to City of Pembroke Pines for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund; send to Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026; checks can be dropped off at police and fire departments, Parks and Recreation Centers, Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, Public Services Department and Pembroke Pines Charter Schools; 954-435-6505.
Presbyterian Church: 800-872-3283, Attention: PCUSA, Individual Remittance Processing, PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15624-3700. Write on check: 000169. On the Web at www.pcusa.org.
Publix: Donations at checkout registers to benefit American Red Cross.
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Donations will benefit the Red Cross. Merchants are offering free gifts in exchange for donations on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-11 from 6 to 11 p.m. each night.
United Jewish Community of Broward County: Cash donations; 5890 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL 33328; www.jewishbroward.org; 954-252-6900.
United Methodist Committee on Relief: 800-554-8583, 475 Riverside Dr., Room 330, New York, NY 10115. Use advance 982410. On the Web at www.umcor.org.
Wal-Mart and Sam's Club: Donations accepted at all stores and online at www.walmart.com, www.samsclub.com
Winn-Dixie: Donate at checkout registers to benefit American Red Cross.
VOLUNTEERS:
American Red Cross: 954-797-3847.
United Way of Broward County: Volunteer Broward is continuing to recruit and deploy volunteers to help with local relief efforts. Individuals can register to volunteer by calling 954-522-6761.
The American Hospital Association is working to coordinate how AHA members can best help. For information and offer services visit www.HospitalReliefEffort.org.
Broward County residents looking for information on a variety of agencies providing assistance visit www.broward .org or VolunteerBroward can be reached at 954-522-6761.
The Broward County Call Center is also providing information for those who wish to donate at 954-831-4000.
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http://www.dropcash.com/campaign/hurricanerelief/liberal_blogs_for_hurricane_relief
http://mandatemedia.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/hurricane1.gif
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
National Weather Service: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/graphicsversion/bigmain.html
Hydrologic Information Center (river flooding): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hic/index.html
Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov/
Louisiana Homeland Security: http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/
City of New Orleans: http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx
Louisiana Governor's Office: http://www.gov.state.la.us/
Relief Organizations:
Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW or https://http://www.redcross.org/
Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/
United Methodist Committee on Relief: 1-800-554-8583 or http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/hurricanes/2005/
Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
FEMA Charity tips: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/
Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.la-spca.org/
American Red Cross: 800-HELP-NOW or http://www.redcross.org
BankAtlantic's 78 stores are collecting donations for the American Red Cross. Participants can donate at the teller line or through the Totally Free Change Exchange machines and assist those in need.
Broward County: Broward County Call Center is providing information to those who wish to donate, 954-831-4000 or visit the county website at www.broward.org.
Catholic Charities: 800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
City of Hollywood: Hollywood has established a disaster relief fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Employees and citizens who wish to donate money may make checks payable to ''City of Hollywood Emergency Relief.'' All donations will be given to the American Red Cross. Donors can mail their check to: City of Hollywood Emergency Relief Fund, PO Box 229045, Hollywood, FL 33022. Donors may also drop off their checks at Hollywood City Hall, Office of Community and Public Relations, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33022
Hollywood MDA Boot Drive: A portion of the money raised during the annual Labor Day weekend MDA Boot Drive will be donated to Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief.
Hollywood Firefighters will be at the following locations today, Sunday, and Monday:
• Sheridan Street and A1A, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Hollywood Boulevard and 441, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Stirling Road at Oakwood Plaza, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Publix at 50th and Sheridan Street, 9 a.m. to noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Stirling Road at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Salvation Army: 800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmyusa.org. Checks can be mailed to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief, PO Box 270848, Tampa, FL 33688-0848 or local office, PO Box 350370, Miami, FL 33135-0370.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation: 1-305-576-4000 or http://www.jewishmiami.org/pledge.cfm
The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald and the United Way of Miami-Dade have activated Operation Helping Hands to help Gulf hurricane victims: 800-226-3320 or http://www.iwant2help.org
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, a nonprofit organization, is collecting funds: 305-597-4404 or http://www.cbs4.com and follow link for Neighbors 4 Neighbors website. Checks can be written to Neighbors 4 Neighbors and mailed to: WFOR-TV, CBS4, 8900 NW 18th Terrace, Miami, FL 33172. Donors can designate victims in Gulf Coast or South Florida.
Palmetto Bay at Village Hall, 8950 SW 152nd St. For more information call: 305-259-1234.
Pinecrest at Village Hall, 12645 Pinecrest Pkwy. Pinecrest officials also are encouraging people to donate online at the following website: http://www.networkforgood.org/ topics/animal_envi
ron/hurricanes/
United Way of Broward County: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, United Way of Broward County, Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
TO DONATE FOOD, WATER, SUPPLIES:
Adrian's Hair Center, 1920 E. Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, is a designated drop-off location for people who want to donate items to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations of new items, underwear, personal hygiene and non-perishable food will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 954-396-3700.
American Muslim Association of North America: 305-898-9314 or http://www.al-almana.org
Aventura, Biscayne Corridor, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka and North Dade Regional Chambers of Commerce: Collection center 1300 NW 167th St., Suite 1, Miami Gardens. Call 305-690-9123.
Food for the Poor: Accepting donations and hygiene kits; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays at 500 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach; for details, 888-505-7400 or www.foodforthepoor.org.
Hallandale Beach: Accepting any non-perishable foods and supplies at Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE First Ave., the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave., Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue's main station, 121 SW Third St., and the city's police department, 400 S. Federal Hwy.
Hollywood: The Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a food drive beginning next week. Donations can be dropped off at the Millennium Mall at the corner of U.S. 441 and Hollywood Boulevard. Additionally, volunteers will be needed to assist in packing the donated items for transport to the affected areas. If people wish to assist with the packing, they are asked to call Bill Sherwood at 954-922-4482.
State Sen. Mandy Dawson, D-Fort Lauderdale, and the Fort Lauderdale NAACP Youth Council will collect nonperishable goods and other items for victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana at 3 p.m. today at the Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park, 2520 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Several items are needed including money, bottled water, blankets and sheets, pillows, toiletries and more. The event wraps up at 5 p.m. Dawson's office will pay for gas for anyone willing to lend their trucks to carry these items to Louisiana. Call 754-366-3735 or 954-347-0138 for information.
United Way of Broward County: For information on donating food or running a food drive, please call 954-462-4850. Donations can be sent to: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, United Way of Broward County, Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Other Agencies/collection points (monetary donations only):
Christian Contractors Association: 800-278-7703, 2009 S. Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604. On the web at www.ccaministry.org. Church World Service, 1-800-297-1516, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. On the Web at www.church worldservice.org.
Convoy of Hope: 800-988-0664 or 417-823-8998, 330 S. Patter son, Springfield, MO 65802. On the Web at www.convoy ofhope.org.
Emergency Animal Rescue Services (the disaster rescue program of United Animal Nations): 916-429-2457, P.O. Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818. On the Web at www.uan.org.
Episcopal Relief and Development/U.S. Hurricane Relief Fund: 800-334-7626, ext. 5129, P.O. Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101-5043. On the Web at www.er-d.org.
Florida Baptist Convention: 800-226-8584, Attention: Baptist Men's Department, Hurricane Disaster Relief, 1230 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Florida Conference United Church of Christ: 407-835-7501, 924 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 250, Orlando, FL 32803.
Florida Marlins: Collecting for South Florida Red Cross; Dolphins Stadium during games against the New York Mets (today-Sunday); www.floridamarlins.com.
John the Baker Italian restaurant: 12592 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-431-4315.
Las Olas Labor Day Art Fair: Donations to benefit American Red Cross; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Las Olas Boulevard between Southeast Sixth and 11th avenues, Fort Lauderdale.
Lowe's: Monetary donations collected at all stores for American Red Cross.
Lutheran Disaster Response: 800-638-3522, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631. On the Web at www.elca.org.
Mennonite Disaster Service: 717-859-2210, 1018 Main St., Akron, PA 17501. On the Web at www.mds.
mennonite.net.
Pembroke Pines: Make checks payable to City of Pembroke Pines for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund; send to Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026; checks can be dropped off at police and fire departments, Parks and Recreation Centers, Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, Public Services Department and Pembroke Pines Charter Schools; 954-435-6505.
Presbyterian Church: 800-872-3283, Attention: PCUSA, Individual Remittance Processing, PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15624-3700. Write on check: 000169. On the Web at www.pcusa.org.
Publix: Donations at checkout registers to benefit American Red Cross.
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Donations will benefit the Red Cross. Merchants are offering free gifts in exchange for donations on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-11 from 6 to 11 p.m. each night.
United Jewish Community of Broward County: Cash donations; 5890 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL 33328; www.jewishbroward.org; 954-252-6900.
United Methodist Committee on Relief: 800-554-8583, 475 Riverside Dr., Room 330, New York, NY 10115. Use advance 982410. On the Web at www.umcor.org.
Wal-Mart and Sam's Club: Donations accepted at all stores and online at www.walmart.com, www.samsclub.com
Winn-Dixie: Donate at checkout registers to benefit American Red Cross.
VOLUNTEERS:
American Red Cross: 954-797-3847.
United Way of Broward County: Volunteer Broward is continuing to recruit and deploy volunteers to help with local relief efforts. Individuals can register to volunteer by calling 954-522-6761.
The American Hospital Association is working to coordinate how AHA members can best help. For information and offer services visit www.HospitalReliefEffort.org.
Broward County residents looking for information on a variety of agencies providing assistance visit www.broward .org or VolunteerBroward can be reached at 954-522-6761.
The Broward County Call Center is also providing information for those who wish to donate at 954-831-4000.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Woke up dead this morning Singing those New Orleans Blues
My house is now a toombstone,
Blackwater mercenarys have got no use,
For dead men like me.
Katrina Katrina
Tell me your Illz, you rants an raves, and you list of helpful services,
People who are helping, please post stuff. comments are great I'll give you author status if you ask.
People who are helping, please post stuff. comments are great I'll give you author status if you ask.
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